TJHS Concert Band
Studying music and learning an instrument improves students’ cognitive function and academic performance. By participating in The Jannali High School Concert Band students develop their music and teamwork skills, as well as their literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the broader school curriculum. Our program is open to all students from Years 7-12. Through a varied schedule, the band are given opportunities to perform several times a year. Performance opportunities vary from the school Open Day, Presentation Day, Combined Schools Concerts, Formal Year Meetings and community eisteddfods and competitions. Band students participate in 3 sessions per cycle: an instrumental tutorial and a full ensemble rehearsal.
Instrument Tutorial - Monday Week B 7:45-8:40am
In this session students will be working in instrument sectionals with specialist tutors to develop instrument techniques and sight-reading skills whilst working through the band’s repertoire.
Band Rehearsal - Wednesday A & B 7:45-8:40am
In their weekly band rehearsal, all students will come together as an ensemble with our conductor, Mr Dean Balding.
The program is managed by our Music teacher, Mr Wilkins. Students who are interested in joining the band should see Mr Wilkins in the CAPA staff room.
Students are encouraged to bring their own instrument, however, we have a selection of instruments available for loan.
TJHS Art Club
The TJHS Art Club meets every Friday during lunch in the CAPA block. Students work on self-directed projects, as well as collaborative projects, developing their skills across a range of media. Throughout the year, various community exhibition opportunities are provided as well as school based initiatives. All students are welcome to participate in Art Club. Students wishing to attend should drop into the CAPA Staff room and speak to Ms Love.
The Tech Crew
Students with skills and interest in backstage, audio and lighting are encouraged to join the TJHS Tech Crew. Students are required to complete an expression of interest form to participate. If selected, students manage a range of school based productions and events, developing industry skills in audio, lighting and backstage. They develop leadership, communication and collaboration skills working with their peers and members of staff . Students wanting to participate should see Mr Wilkins in the CAPA Staff room.
Dance Ensemble
Our TJHS Dance Ensembles are a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talent and passion for performance. With groups available for diff erent year levels, students work together to create exciting routines and represent our school at prestigious events such as the Sutherland Dance Festival, In the Spotlight Dance Festival, and our Annual End of Year Dance Concert. We off er a range of dance styles including Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Hip Hop. See Ms Cliff ord or Ms Carr in the PE staff room or Ms Westbrook in the CAPA staff room for more information.
Other opportunities for our high achieving students include:
We encourage our students to become involved in state and national academic competitions in English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography. Our students consistently achieve a high degree of excellence in these competitions. In 2010 one of our students was voted the best speaker at the Model United Nations (MUNA) competition.
